Hamilton Loomis

Texas guitarist Hamilton Loomis was born and raised in Galveston, TX. Having come from a musical family, Loomis developed numerous skills as a multi-instrumentalist, learning drums, piano, guitar, and harmonica as an adolescent. By the age of 14, Loomis began writing, arranging, and performing his own material. He formed a vocal group consisting of family members and was playing prestigious gigs like the Delta Blues Festival. During his early years on the road Loomis met and was mentored by such legendary blues figures as Bo Diddley, Johnny Copeland, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, and Albert Collins. In 1994 he released his first disc, Hamilton, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Album of the Year. Just Gimme One Night was his second release, followed in 2000 by both All Fired Up and Live: Highlights. Also in 2000, Loomis utilized his acting ability by accepting the role of Trevor in the VH1 original movie At Any Cost. Upon signing with Blind Pig Records the guitarist released his first disc for the label, Kickin' It, in 2003, followed by a second, Ain't Just Temporary, in 2007. ~ Al Campbell, Rovi

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Saw the band for the first time last night at Willie's, all of the band members are awesome. And Hamilton remembers to pass on the love of music...he got down and played with the Air Guitarists in the bunch. Some day a hot picker will say, I wanted to be just like Hamilton. Thank you, young man, for sharing your talent and your love of the music. Be safe out there, Too many Wests and Swifts out there that don't have talent. This band is definitely gifted!!

15 days ago

fayridesfast

I got to meat h :P

6 months ago

rhondalk

He's phenomenal! Also, need to update the bio - there's a new album out!

Can't wait to see him at the King Biscuit Blues festival this year...he puts on a great show!

2 years ago

tuulman

I think Ham and Stevie Ray are somehow related. Man, this guy can play!! I've seen the band live twice the past 6 months, it only gets better. Stratton is amazing on sax. Ryan Cortez is an awesome drummer. Kent Beatty is the best bass player I've been around. This is a can't miss show whenever you see them coming to play near you.

His unique sound caught my attention...it's blues with a young modern twist. I like it and look forward to hearing more from this artist.

4 years ago

acmecoatings

Hamilton Loomis and his band are coming back to Indy Mar.19th. You need to be at Claude and Annie's on 56th st. No doubt about it, a can't miss show! Ham is the REAL DEAL! That's a promise!

4 years ago

acmecoatings

If you haven't seen him and his band. They put on the best show i have ever seen! I have taken many of my friends to see him and not a one of them was disappointed. They are fantastic! And great people to boot!

4 years ago

ray6798

A friend told me about Hamilton Loomis coming to our area. Checked him out here on Pandora. Dayam, got to go see him now. Dude rocks.

A friend just "Liked" Hamilton on Facebook so I looked up his web site and looked here for his music. I know his dad Mike Loomis (is that Mike L. in an earlier post?) but don't really know Hamilton but have sort of watched his growth as a musician over the years. I am not a blues fan in general but I am trying to cultivate a little more tolerance since he's a Galveston native, has one of the best success stories around & from all accounts is a nice guy.

You guys should have Hamilton's latest album LIVE IN ENGLAND. Stratton Doyle just like Patrick M says is the best young sax man I have heard in 20 years.

5 years ago

pwm02b

My cousin Stratton who plays the saxophone is awesome. He isn't on this cd, he is on the one "Live in England" The band is also just really good. My wife and I just started to listen to them early this year and every time they are in town or near Houston, we go.

5 years ago

edward.baker1

Love the CD! Its fresh! Its like Chicago Transit Authoriy & Stealy Dan meet the soul-ful power and upbeat temp of Tower of Power! Nicely done Mr. L!

5 years ago

victoriascheck

I recently moved to Southeast Texas and fell in love with the band! I see them live at any opportunity.

just saw these guys at bluesfest at Banks lake washington, unbelievable!! People were still talken about them two days later. Best bass player ever seen! Please come back again soon.

6 years ago

seandapieman

Hamilton is a super nice guy. I've meet him on several occasions and even chatted with him on the old, original Napster. I used to brew my own beer and I traded him some of my brew for an autographed T-shirt. Hamilton, if you're out there,I'll always be a fan- The Pie Man

6 years ago

drgnbait

Hamilton played at my wedding over 9 years ago - I still have people comment to this day that I had the best wedding reception ever (of course it was due to the fantastic band). He is an incredible performer! It was a wonderful surprise to have him 'sneak' into my Pandora station... I was just groovin' along to No No No and had to find out who it was... Mr. Hamilton Loomis of course!

6 years ago

sgryan7

Great Performer. Heard him a Famous Dave's in Mpls. Great Music and Show

Started with more traditional blues background, but over the years has defined his own sound. Majority of songs are originals. Live shows are a lot of fun. He is a very talented musician who plays not only guitar, but bass, drums, keyboards and blues harp. He's played with a lot of greats over the years and has leaned lessons for sure. He and his band are constantly on tour.